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Quinoa Pasta

I made pasta for the first time from scratch. Even more daring, I made it from quinoa. The results were delicious. Chewer: Lena Nozizwe Chewing Location: Southern California Prepared by: Lena Nozizwe Editor’s Note: YUM! Nice picture as well!
Breakfast Sammys and a Smoothie

These sandwiches are about to go down at Porto’s in Burbank, a bakery with a Cuban accent. Que bueno. Chewer: Lena Nozizwe Chewing Location: Porto’s Bakery, Burbank, CA Prepared by: Porto’s Bakery Editor’s Note: Gah! Sorry about the chewable picture drought. I was called away, somewhat unexpectedly, for work. I’m back now and I have [...]
Apple and Pecan Pie

I made apple and pecan pie at a pie making party. This was, perhaps, my favorite day in Lala. There was food, family and friends, old and freshly-baked. Plus, you got to go home with your Thanksgiving day desserts. The genius idea of caterer Jennie Cook (yes, that’s her real name.) Chewer: Lena Nozizwe Chewing [...]
Potatoes, a Fritatta and Sourdough Toast

This was a very happy meal at the cafe of the famed culinary school, Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena. BTW, Julia Child hails from Pasadena. I was advised to order a side dish–the potatoes. The frittata were an added bonus. Next I’ve got to figure out how to create this at home with a few [...]
A Lovely Stew in LaLa

This photo was shot just seconds before I devoured one of my favorite dishes in one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. It’s served on a bed of couscous. Chewer: Lena Nozizwe Chewing Location: The Little Next Door, Los Angeles, California Prepared by: The Little Next Door Editor’s Note: Lena definitely knows how to [...]
Two Ingredient Brownies

Lena Nozizwe sent this one two me. She called it a “Healthy-ish Brownie”. Hmm.. ok… as long as it’s just the “ish” amount of healthy. Heh. Chewer: Lena Nozizwe Chewing Location: Los Angeles Prepared by: Lena Nozizwe